Train with Purpose: Dean Yobbi's Perspective

I've come to respect my bike racing peers to the point where I feel lucky to have met them. If it werent for racing mountain bikes I wouldnt have met many of who I consider friends. Its amazing how something as simple as bike racing can bring people together. Often I hear "I'm not a racer", or "I'm not in shape to race" and I cant help but laugh, as if thats why people race bikes. To many, its not about being labeled something, or having a negative body fat... its about the journey, the relationships, and the lifestyle.

Dean Yobbi and I have crossed paths (no pun) on a few different occasions. Exclusively during mountain bike races such as the Goneriding 6hrs of Oleta, and the 6hrs of Santos. Dean does a lot of talking with his bike, with many podium finishes and consistent efforts over the years. He's always been one of those racers I've liked to watch compete because you know he'll be there at the end. Dean started training with a power meter a couple years ago and explained to me "I had my best year when I started training with purpose". Dean is a student of the game, like me, and now he's passing on his knowledge as a USA Cycling Coach.

I feel lucky to have finally met Dean on a more personal level, and respect him for the work he is doing to give back to the sport of cycling. I also value his opinion and insights. Dean has started a blog, and its shaping up to easily fit into my list of daily reads. Check Dean out at dyotraining.blogspot.com and drop him a line, mention OYM sent you.

ATTN: Look Pedal Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today issued a recall for the following Look KéO pedals:

KéO Classic,
KéO Carbon,
KéO Sprint, and
KéO HM

These pedals were manufactured between January, 2004, and December, 2005. The internal steel axle can break.

See the advisory posted here -> http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08354.html which gives more details and shows you how to tell when the pedals were manufactured. If you have these pedals, immediately cease using them and take them back to where you bought them for a replacement.

If anyone has these pedals please dont wait til you have already ruined a ride, or rack your private parts, and bring them into OYM to have them exchanged.

Roger Dean Stadium, WRMF 97.9FM, and OYM are going GREEN!

August 1, 2008 - JUPITER, FL -- Friday Night at the Ballpark will have a new twist to it as Roger Dean Stadium will have Go Green Awareness Night for the 5:05 p.m., doubleheader between the Jupiter Hammerheads and St. Lucie Mets.

Fans will receive brochures on how to Go Green with the brochure on recycled paper. On Your Mark Bike will be on hand to valet any fan who rides their bicycle to the ballgame.

http://www.rogerdeanstadium.com/stadium/news/?id=8064

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